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Tips for Protecting Your Loved Ones against Tennessee Dog Bites
Go to Tips for Protecting Your Loved Ones against Tennessee Dog Bitespresented by: Gary Massey Chattanooga Dog Attack InjuryDog bite injuries send about 300,000 U.S. residents to the emergency room every year, and about 16 people are killed by dog bites each year. Dog bites can cause scarring, infection, and emotional trauma, especially in young children who have little experience with dogs. Children under age 15…
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Study Shows Significant Increase in Dog Bite Liability Payouts in 2011
Go to Study Shows Significant Increase in Dog Bite Liability Payouts in 2011presented by: Gary Massey TN Dog Attack Medical Care CostA new study conducted by the Insurance Information Institute reveals dog bites cost insurance companies an estimated $479 million in 2011. MSNBC.com reports that this $479 million accounts for a large part of payouts under homeowner’s liability policies. The study reveals a slight decline in the…
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4-Year-Old Bitten by Pit Bull in Chattanooga
Go to 4-Year-Old Bitten by Pit Bull in ChattanoogaAccording to a report by TimesFreePress.com, a four-year-old boy was bitten around the neck by a neighbor’s pit bull recently. The attack, which occurred in the Silverdale area, happened in the evening while the young child was playing in the front yard of his home with his father. A police spokeswoman stated the dog reportedly broke…
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Tennessee Department of Health Recommends Rabies Immunizations for Dogs and Cats
Go to Tennessee Department of Health Recommends Rabies Immunizations for Dogs and CatsA dog bite injury can be terrifying, painful, and leave the bitten person with permanent physical and emotional scars. When a biting dog or cat has rabies, however, the long-term health risks to anyone bitten by that animal increase dramatically. Rabies cases in domestic pets have been declining throughout the United States in recent years,…
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How You Can Prevent Dog Bite Injuries by Practicing Dog Safety
Go to How You Can Prevent Dog Bite Injuries by Practicing Dog SafetyNearly 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly one million of these bites are bad enough to need immediate medical attention. Nearly 25 percent of all dog bites are suffered by children under age 14, making dog safety an important concern…